This is a remote position.
PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT REMOTE/WFH - PHILIPPINES
Job Description: Seasoned Estimator
Full time : 40 hours per week
VA Rate : OPEN for NEGOTIATION (No budget ceiling)
Expectation : someone with 10 years exp.
We are seeking an initiative-taking and experienced Estimator with strong Commercial and Architectural skills to join our team. As an estimator you will be working closely daily with the Managing Director and will closely liaise with Client Project Managers (PMs) Quantity Surveyors (QS) and key subcontractors during the tender preparation process to clarify scope design issues and achieve the most accurate pricing. The Estimator will lead and take ownership of allocated tenders prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) cost estimates and professional tender submissions.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Project estimation
Preparing a Scope of Works for a wide range of projects
Obtaining competitively priced materials
Preparation and participation in Tender Handover meetings
Form relationships with existing clients including following up on existing tenders.
Ensure compliance with Tender requirements.
Prepare construction budget by studying plans specification and schedules
identifying and projecting costs
Measurement of critical take-off metrics and preparation of bill of quantities
Sending and tracking of tender packages to contractors and suppliers
Report on tender risk & opportunities
Ensure tender submissions are in line with client requirements.
Candidates must have:
Must have minimum of 10 years Estimation experience
Experience in earthworks stormwater and civil works
Experience in construction and reading plans is a MUST
Exp in AU is MUST
Experience in Bluebeam or similar tools
Good communication skills
Proficiency in Word and Excel
Working knowledge and understanding of architectural drawings
Must be flexible and be able to work to tight deadlines.
Previous experience in a similar role is essential - general estimator
The ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team.
Be flexible and progressive in thinking and be able to action thoughts.
Proficient skills in excel
Detail oriented (provide detailed quotes covering materials labor and
installation costs)
Understand QA
Read plans and understanding the scope of work
Liaising with onsite team
High attention to detail
Takes responsibility and get the job done
Candidates must have: Good communication skills Experience in Bluebeam or similar tools Proficiency in Word and Excel Working knowledge and understanding of architectural drawings Must be flexible and be able to work to tight deadlines. Previous experience in a similar role is essential - general estimator The ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team. Be flexible and progressive in thinking and be able to action thoughts. Proficient skills in excel Detail oriented (provide detailed quotes covering materials labor and installation costs) Experience in earthworks stormwater and civil works Experience in construction and reading plans is a MUST Exp in AU is MUST Understand QA Read plans and understanding th scope of work Liaising with onsite team High attention to detail Takes responsibility and get the job done